Take time to share your blessings

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By Jackie Bridges

Published: Monday, December 10, 2012 at 01:38 AM.

We're 16 days away from Christmas and if you're like me, it's a busy time.

It seems there are parties and get-togethers planned each weekend from now until then.

You still have gifts to buy and presents to wrap, cookies to bake and packages to ship.

As you go through the hustle and bustle, take time to slow down and remember the reason we celebrate this season.

It's not what you can get, but what you give; not what you keep, but what you share; and not about self, but others. Ultimately, it's about a little baby born to give hope to the world.

We use our blessings to bless others, Maj. Cherry Craddock said.

"Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to provide for our needs, and even a few extras, should express our gratitude for our blessings by helping others who are not as fortunate as we are," she said.

We're 16 days away from Christmas and if you're like me, it's a busy time.

It seems there are parties and get-togethers planned each weekend from now until then.

You still have gifts to buy and presents to wrap, cookies to bake and packages to ship.

As you go through the hustle and bustle, take time to slow down and remember the reason we celebrate this season.

It's not what you can get, but what you give; not what you keep, but what you share; and not about self, but others. Ultimately, it's about a little baby born to give hope to the world.

We use our blessings to bless others, Maj. Cherry Craddock said.

"Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to provide for our needs, and even a few extras, should express our gratitude for our blessings by helping others who are not as fortunate as we are," she said.

"We never know when the tables might be turned and we are the ones in need."